Our Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 1-1
Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
Our prediction is supported by key Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Athletico Paranaense's Last Match – Fluminense vs Athletico Paranaense
Athletico Paranaense will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 Brazil Serie A defeat at the hands of Fluminense on March 15. In that match, Athletico Paranaense recorded 21% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fluminense | 79% | 16 (10) | 2.01 | 72 |
 Athletico Paranaense | 21% | 4 (2) | 0.54 | 15 |
Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Vasco da Gama
Cruzeiro must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 3-3 Brazil Serie A draw against Vasco da Gama on March 15. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 60% possession, attempting 15 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruzeiro | 60% | 15 (6) | 1.29 | 54 |
 Vasco da Gama | 40% | 10 (7) | 1.21 | 41 |
Athletico Paranaense vs Cruzeiro Stats
Key Stats
| Athletico Paranaense | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Athletico Paranaense are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Cruzeiro average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Athletico Paranaense 20-11
Cruzeiro 15-12
What are the odds for this match?
Athletico Paranaense to win: @2.4
Draw: @3.2
Cruzeiro to win: @3.1